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Three dimensional non-volatile memory device and method of manufacturing the same

US8748966B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2011
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/689

Abstract

A three dimensional non-volatile memory structure includes a plurality of interlayer dielectric layers and a plurality of control gates alternately stacked over a substrate, a channel formed to penetrate the plurality of interlayer dielectric layers and the plurality of control gates, a tunnel insulating layer formed to surround the channel, a plurality of floating gates disposed between the plurality of interlayer dielectric layers and the tunnel insulating layer, wherein the plurality of floating gates each have a thickness greater than a corresponding one of the interlayer dielectric layers, and a charge blocking layer disposed between the plurality of control gates and the plurality of floating gates.

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